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Differential Seals - LH: Removal

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CAUTION: MERCON®, MERCON®V, MERCON®SP, Motorcraft Premium Automatic Transmission Fluid and Motorcraft Continuously Variable Chain Type Transmission Fluid are not interchangeable transmission fluids. The use of any fluid other than what is recommended for this transmission will cause transmission damage.
  1. Remove the LH halfshaft. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL .
  2. CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the case while removing the seal.
    Fig 1: Using Suitable Awl To Poke Small Hole In Seal
    G04657324Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Using a suitable awl, poke a small hole in the seal.
  4. Using a suitable dent puller and slide hammer, remove the LH differential fluid seal.